pm#process__proces  situation commonly considered as making a change during some period of time
  closed_exclusion:  state
  supertype:  situation  process_or_process_description
  z:  computer_program (pm)  mathematical_function (pm)
  equal:  Activity (pm)  do
  similar_to:  activity
  subtype:  event  process considered instantaneous from some viewpoint; classification under this category is application-dependant
  subtype:  problem_solving_process__problemsolvingproces  cognitive activity to solve a problem
     subtype:  task  processes modelled in knowledge acquisition, e.g., a diagnostic
        subtype:  real_life_task  a task composed of more basic tasks
     subtype:  problem_solving_method__problemsolvingmethod__PSM___method__method___technique__technique  PSMs can be seen as task descriptions used by tasks or as problem solving processes
  subtype:  process_with_particular_feature
     subtype:  iterative_process__iterativeproces
        subtype:  iterative_never-ending_process
     subtype:  never-ending_process
        subtype:  iterative_never-ending_process
  subtype:  cognitive_process__cognitiveproces__process__proces__cognitive_operation__cognitiveoperation__act  the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents; "the process of thinking"; "the act of remembering"
     subtype:  basic_cognitive_process__basiccognitiveproces  cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
        subtype:  attending__attention  the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
        subtype:  inattention  lack of attention
        subtype:  intuition  instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
        subtype:  perception  the process of perceiving
        subtype:  apperception  the process whereby perceived qualities of an object are related to past experience
        subtype:  believing  the cognitive process that leads to convictions; "seeing is believing"
        subtype:  classification.basic_cognitive_process__categorization__categorisation__sorting  the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
        subtype:  discrimination__secernment  the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
        subtype:  learning__acquisition  the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; "the child's acquisition of language"
        subtype:  remembering__memory  the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered; "he can do it from memory"; "he enjoyed remembering his father"
        subtype:  representational_process  any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else
     subtype:  higher_cognitive_process  cognitive processes that presuppose the availability of knowledge and put it to use
        subtype:  search.higher_cognitive_process  the examination of alternative hypotheses; "his search for a move that would avoid checkmate was unsuccessful"
        subtype:  thinking__thought__cerebration__intellection__mentation  the process of thinking (especially thinking carefully); "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought"
        subtype:  decision_making__deciding  the cognitive process of reaching a decision; "a good executive must be good at decision making"
        subtype:  knowing  clear and certain mental apprehension
        subtype:  linguistic_process.higher_cognitive_process__linguisticproces  the cognitive processes involved in producing and understanding linguistic communication; "he didn't have the language to express his feelings"
     subtype:  information_sciences_task__information_management_task__information_management__informationmanagement  may be "_subtask" would be more appropriate than "_task" here and in the subtypes
        subtype:  IR_task__information_indexation_or_search__information_retrieval__informationretrieval__IR
        subtype:  database_management_task__database_management  a DB management (sub)task
        subtype:  document_management_task__document_management
        subtype:  distributed_system_management_task__distributed_system_management
        subtype:  supporting_cooperation
        subtype:  software_engineering_task__software_engineering
        subtype:  teaching_an_IS_related_subject
        subtype:  IS_methodology_task  a task of a methodology in Information Sciences
        subtype:  KM_task  a K.M. (sub)task
  subtype:  unconscious_process__unconsciousproces__process__proces  a mental process that you are not directly aware of; "the process of denial"
     subtype:  condensation  (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams
     subtype:  transference  (psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst
     subtype:  defense_mechanism__defensemechanism__defense_reaction__defensereaction__defencemechanism__defence_reaction__defencereaction__defense  (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
        subtype:  compensation.defense_mechanism  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that conceals your undesirable shortcomings by exaggerating desirable behaviors
        subtype:  conversion.defense_mechanism  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism represses emotional conflicts which are then converted into physical symptoms that have no organic basis
        subtype:  denial.defense_mechanism  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts
        subtype:  displacement.defense_mechanism  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that transfers affect or reaction from the original object to some more acceptable one
        subtype:  idealisation__idealization  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that splits something you are ambivalent about into two representations--one good and one bad
        subtype:  intellectualization__intellectualisation  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict
        subtype:  projection.defense_mechanism  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your own traits and emotions are attributed to someone else
        subtype:  rationalisation__rationalization  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism by which your true motivation is concealed by explaining your actions and feelings in a way that is not threatening
        subtype:  reaction_formation  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which a person unconsciously develops attitudes and behavior that are the opposite of unacceptable repressed desires and impulses and serve to conceal them; "his strict morality is just a reaction formation to hide his sexual drive"
        subtype:  regression  (psychiatry) a defense mechanism in which you flee from reality by assuming a more infantile state
        subtype:  repression.defense_mechanism  (psychiatry) the classical defense mechanism that protects you from impulses or ideas that would cause anxiety by preventing them from becoming conscious
  subtype:  human_action__humanaction__act__human_activity__humanactivity  something that people do or cause to happen
     subtype:  action  something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"
        subtype:  thing.action  an action; "how could you do such a thing?"
        subtype:  benignity__kindness  a kind act
        subtype:  achievement  the action of accomplishing something
        subtype:  course_of_action__course  a mode of action; "if you persist in that course you will surely fail"
        subtype:  interaction  a mutual or reciprocal action; interacting
        subtype:  playing.action  the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation
        subtype:  sword_play__swordplay__play  the act using a sword (or other weapon) vigorously and skillfully
        subtype:  arrival  the act of arriving at a certain place; "they awaited her arrival"
        subtype:  execution__performance__carrying_out__carrying_into_action  the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it; "they criticised his performance as mayor"; "experience generally improves performance"
        subtype:  choice.action__selection__option__pick  the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"
        subtype:  change  the action of changing something; "the change of government had no impact on the economy"; "his change on abortion cost him the election"
        subtype:  economy.action__saving  an act of economizing; reduction in cost; "it was a small economy to walk to work every day" or "there was a saving of 50 cents"
        subtype:  forbiddance__prohibition__inhibition  the action of prohibiting or inhibiting or forbidding (or an instance thereof); "they were restrained by a prohibition in their charter"; "a medical inhibition of alcoholic beverages"; "he ignored his parents' forbiddance"
        subtype:  resistance.action__opposition  the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; "he encountered a general feeling of resistance from many citizens"; "despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead"
        subtype:  pickings__taking  the act of someone who picks up or takes something; "the pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the taking"
        subtype:  aggression.action__hostility  violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked
        subtype:  employment.action__engagement  the act of giving someone a job
        subtype:  reference__consultation  the act of referring; "reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer"
        subtype:  emphasizing__accenting  the act of giving special importance or significance to something
        subtype:  stupefaction  the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic; "the professor was noted for his stupefaction of the students"
     subtype:  nonaccomplishment__nonachievement  an act that does not achieve its intended goal
        subtype:  failure  an act that fails
        subtype:  mistake__error__fault  a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
        subtype:  negligence__carelessness__neglect__nonperformance  failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances
     subtype:  leaning  the act deviating from a vertical position
     subtype:  assumption  the act of assuming or taking for granted; "your assumption that I would agree was unwarranted"
        subtype:  position.assumption  the act of positing; an assumption taken as a postulate or axiom
     subtype:  rejection  the act of rejecting something; "his proposals were met with rejection"
        subtype:  brush-off__brushoff  a curt or disdainful rejection
        subtype:  avoidance__turning_away__turningaway__shunning__dodging  deliberately avoiding; keeping away from or preventing from happening
        subtype:  forsaking__abandonment__desertion  the act of giving something up
        subtype:  forgoing__renunciation__forswearing  the act of renouncing
        subtype:  nonacceptance__turndown  the act of refusing an offer; "the turndown was polite but very firm"
        subtype:  banishment__proscription  rejection by means of an act of banishing or proscribing someone
        subtype:  displacement  act of removing from office or employment
     subtype:  forfeit__forfeiture__sacrifice  the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
     subtype:  activity  any specific activity or pursuit; "they avoided all recreational activity"
        subtype:  variation__variance  an activity that varies from a norm or standard; "any variation in his routine was immediately reported"
        subtype:  space_walk__spacewalk  any kind of physical activity outside a spacecraft by one of the crew
        subtype:  domesticity  domestic activities or life: "making a hobby of domesticity"
        subtype:  operation  a planned activity involving many people performing various actions: "they organized a rescue operation"; "the biggest police operation in French history"; "running a restaurant is quite an operation"; "consolidate the companies various operations"
        subtype:  practice__pattern  a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
        subtype:  recreation__diversion  an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
        subtype:  cup_of_tea__bag__dish  an activity that you like or at which you are superior; "chemistry is not my cup of tea"; "his bag now is learning to play golf"; "marriage was scarcely his dish"
        subtype:  game.activity  a contest with rules to determine a winner; "you need four people to play this game"
        subtype:  turn.activity__play  the activity of doing something in an agreed succession; "it is my turn"; "it is still my play"
        subtype:  acting__playing__playacting__performing  the performance of a part or role in a drama
        subtype:  liveliness__animation  general activity and motion
        subtype:  burst__fit  a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason); "a burst of applause"; "a fit of housecleaning"
        subtype:  snap__cinch__picnic__duck_soup__child's_play__child'splay__pushover__walkover__piece_of_cake  any activity that is easy to do; "marketing this product will be no picnic"
        subtype:  work  activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
        subtype:  deeds__deed__works__work  performance of moral or religious acts; "salvation by deeds" or "the reward for good works"
        subtype:  service.activity  (common law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him
        subtype:  line_of_work__occupation__business__job__line  the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"
        subtype:  occupation  any activity that occupies a person's attention; "he missed the bell in his occupation with the computer game"
        subtype:  committal_to_writing__writing  the activity of putting something in written form: "she did the thinking while he did the writing"
        subtype:  role  normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting; "what is your role on the team?"
        subtype:  actus_reus__wrongdoing__misconduct  activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"
        subtype:  waste__wastefulness__dissipation  useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly: "if the effort brings no compensating gain it is a waste"; "mindless dissipation of natural resources"
        subtype:  effort__attempt__endeavor__endeavour__try  earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something: "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try"
        subtype:  control  the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable"
        subtype:  protection  the activity of protecting someone or something; "the witnesses demanded police protection"
        subtype:  sensory_activity__sensoryactivity  activity intended to achieve a particular sensory result
        subtype:  educational_activity__educationalactivity__education__instruction__teaching__pedagogy  the activities of educating or instructing or teaching; activities that impart knowledge or skill; "he received no formal education"; "our instruction was carefully programmed"; "good teaching is seldom rewarded"
        subtype:  grooming__training__preparation  activity leading to skilled behavior
        subtype:  representation.activity  an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
        subtype:  creation__creative_activity  the human act of creating
        subtype:  dismantling__disassembly  the act of taking something apart (as a piece of machinery); "Russia and the US discussed the dismantling of their nuclear weapons"
        subtype:  puncture  the act of puncturing or perforating
        subtype:  search__hunt__hunting  the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone
        subtype:  utilization__use__usage__utilisation__employment__exercise  the act of using; "the steps were worn from years of use"
        subtype:  measurement__measuring__measure__mensuration  the act or process of measuring; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
        subtype:  organization.activity__organisation__arrangement  the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically; "in this new organization the container is much smaller"
        subtype:  grouping  the activity of putting things together in groups
        subtype:  supporting__support  the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
        subtype:  continuation__continuance  the act of continuing or resuming an activity
        subtype:  procedure.activity__process__proces  a particular course of action intended to achieve a results; "the procedure of obtaining a driver's license"; "it was a process of trial and error"
        subtype:  ceremony  any activity that is performed in an especially solemn elaborate or formal way; "the ceremony of smelling the cork and tasting the wine"; "he makes a ceremony of addressing his golf ball"; "he disposed of it without ceremony"
        subtype:  ceremony.activity  the proper or conventional behavior on some solemn occasion; "an inaugural ceremony"
        subtype:  worship  the activity of worshipping
        subtype:  energizing__activating__activation  the activity of causing to have energy and be active
        subtype:  presentation  the activity of presenting something
        subtype:  concealing__concealment__hiding  the activity of keeping something secret
        subtype:  locating__placement__location__position__positioning__emplacement  the act of putting something in a certain place or location
        subtype:  supplying__provision__supply  the activity of supplying or providing something
        subtype:  demand.activity  the act of demanding; "the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"
        subtype:  pleasure  an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before pleasure"
        subtype:  delectation  act of receiving pleasure from something
        subtype:  marketplace__market  the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold; "without competition there would be no market"; "they were driven from the marketplace"
        subtype:  readying__preparation  the activity of preparing
        subtype:  assistance__aid__help  the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose: "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
        subtype:  support.activity  the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities; "his support kept the family together"; "they gave him emotional support during difficult times"
        subtype:  conduct__behavior__behaviour__doings  manner of acting or conducting yourself
        subtype:  behavior__behaviour  (psychology) the aggregate of the responses or reactions or movements made by an organism in any situation
        subtype:  leadership__leading  the activity of leading; "his leadership inspired the team"
        subtype:  precedence__precession__precedency  the act of preceding (as in a ceremony)
        subtype:  solo  any activity that is performed alone without assistance
        subtype:  buzz  a confusion of activity and gossip; "the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued"
        subtype:  fun  violent and excited activity; "she asked for money and then the fun began"; (colloquial) "they began to fight like fun"
        subtype:  sin.activity__hell  (colloquial) violent and excited activity; "they began to fight like sin"
        subtype:  outlet__release  activity that releases or expresses creative energy or emotion; "she had no other outlet for her feelings"
        subtype:  last  a person's dying act; the last thing a person can do; "he breathed his last"
        subtype:  perturbation__disturbance  activity that is an intrusion or interruption; "he looked around for the source of the disturbance"; "there was a disturbance of neural function"
        subtype:  timekeeping  the act or process of determining the time
     subtype:  wearing__wear  the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment; "she bought it for everyday wear"
     subtype:  judgment__judgement__assessment  the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event; "they criticized my judgment of the contestants"
        subtype:  adjudication  the final judgment in a legal proceeding; the act of pronouncing judgment based on the evidence presented
        subtype:  disapproval  the act of disapproving or condemning
        subtype:  evaluation__rating  act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
        subtype:  estimate__estimation  a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody; "many factors are involved in any estimate of human life"; "in my estimation the boy is innocent"
        subtype:  logistic_assessment  a judgment of the logistic support required for some particular military operation
        subtype:  value_judgment__valuejudgment__value_judgement__valuejudgement  an assessment that reveals more about the values of the person making the assessment than about the reality of what is assessed
     subtype:  production.human_action  the act or process of producing something; "Shakespeare's production of poetry was enormous"; "the production of white blood cells"
        subtype:  rainmaking  activity intended to produce rain
        subtype:  devising__fashioning__making  the act that results in something coming to be; "the devising of plans"; "the fashioning of pots and pans"; "the making of measurements"; "it was already in the making"
        subtype:  canalization__canalisation  the production of a canal or a conversion to canals
        subtype:  growing  (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state
        subtype:  steel_production__steelproduction  making steel from pig iron
     subtype:  stay  continuing or remaining in a place or state; "they had a nice stay in Paris"; "a lengthy hospital stay"; "a four-month stay in bankruptcy court"
        subtype:  sojourn  temporary residence
        subtype:  layover__stop__stopover  a brief stay in the course of a journey; "they made a stopover to visit their friends"
     subtype:  residency__residence__abidance  the act of dwelling in a place
        subtype:  tenancy__occupancy  an act of being a tenant or occupant
        instance:  lodging
     subtype:  inactivity  being inactive
        subtype:  pause  temporary inactivity
        subtype:  waiting__wait  the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something); "the wait was an ordeal for him"
        subtype:  repose__rest__ease__relaxation  freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
        subtype:  idleness__idling__loafing  having no employment
        subtype:  holdup__delay  the act of delaying
     subtype:  laughter  the act of laughing; the manifestation of joy or mirth of scorn; "he enjoyed the laughter of the crowd"
     subtype:  hindrance__interference  the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
        subtype:  thwarting__frustration__foiling  an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
        subtype:  antagonism  (biochemistry) interference in or inhibition of the physiological action of a chemical substance by another having a similar structure
        subtype:  obstruction.hindrance  the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice"
        subtype:  complication  the act or process of complicating
        subtype:  deterrence  the act or process of deterring
        subtype:  prevention__bar  the act of preventing
     subtype:  stoppage__stop  the act of stopping something; "the third baseman made some remarkable stops"; "stoppage of the flow resulted in a flood"
        subtype:  hemostasis__haemostasis__haemostasi__hemostasia__haemostasia  surgical procedure of stopping the flow of blood (as with a hemostat)
     subtype:  group_action__groupaction  action taken by a group of people
        subtype:  vote  the opinion of a group as determined by voting; "they put the question to a vote"
        subtype:  military_action__action  a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea"
        subtype:  conflict__struggle__battle  an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"
        subtype:  revolution  the overthrow of a government by those who are governed
        subtype:  social_activity  activity considered appropriate on social occasions
        subtype:  communalism.group_action  the practice of communal living and common ownership
        subtype:  confederation__alliance  the act of forming an alliance or confederation
        subtype:  decolonization__decolonisation  the action of changing from colonial to independent status
        subtype:  disbandment  the act of disbanding; "the orchestra faced the prospect of disbandment"
        subtype:  disestablishment  the act terminating an established state of affairs; especially ending a connection with the Church of England
        subtype:  transaction__dealing__dealings  the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities); "no transactions are possible without him"; "he has always been honest is his dealings with me"
        subtype:  migration  the movement of a group of people from one country or locality to another
        subtype:  stampede  a headlong rush of people on a common impulse; "when he shouted `fire' there was a stampede to the exits"
        subtype:  social_control  control exerted (actively or passively) by group action
        subtype:  coup_d'etat__coup__putsch__takeover  a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
        subtype:  internationalization__internationalisation  the act of bringing something under international control
        subtype:  exchange.group_action  the act of changing one thing for another thing; "the was a short exchange of strokes before Connors won the point"; "Adam was promised immortality in exchange for his disobedience"
        subtype:  submission__compliance  the act of submitting; usually surrendering power to another
        subtype:  rivalry__competition__contention  the act of competing as for profit or a prize: "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
        subtype:  resistance  group action in opposition to those in power
        subtype:  nonresistance  group refusal to resort to violence even in defense against violence
        subtype:  due_process_of_law__due_process__dueproces  (law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles; based on the principle that a person cannot be deprived of life or liberty or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards
        subtype:  action.group_action  an act by a government body or supranational organization; "recent federal action undermined the segregationist position"; "the United Nations must have the power to propose and organize action without being hobbled by irrelevant issues"; "the Union action of emancipating Southern slaves"
        subtype:  legalization__legalisation__legitimation  the act of making lawful
        subtype:  separation.group_action  the social act of separating or parting company; "the separation of church and state"
        subtype:  integrating__integration__desegregation  the action of incorporating a racial or religious group into a community
        subtype:  cooperation  joint operation or action: "their cooperation with us was essential for the success of our mission"
        subtype:  brainstorming  a group problem-solving technique in which members sit around a let fly with ideas and possible solutions to the problem
        subtype:  assemblage__assembly__gathering  the social act of assembling; "they demanded the right of assembly"
        subtype:  attendance__attending  the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
        subtype:  nonattendance  the failure to attend
        subtype:  paying_back__return__getting_even__gettingeven  a reciprocal group action; "in return we gave them as good as we got"
        subtype:  democratization__democratisation  the action of making something democratic
        subtype:  participation__engagement__involvement  sharing the activities of a group; "the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities"
        subtype:  non-engagement__nonengagement__nonparticipation__non-involvement__noninvolvement  withdrawing from the activities of a group
        subtype:  ethnic_cleansing  the mass explusion and killing of one ethic or religious group in an area by another ethnic or religious group in that area
        instance:  Restoration
     subtype:  distribution  the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning
        subtype:  assigning__assignment  the act of distributing something to designated places or persons; "the first task is the assignment of an address to each datum"
        subtype:  redistribution  distributing again
        subtype:  dispensation.distribution  the act of dispensing (giving out in portions)
        subtype:  apportionment__allotment__apportioning__allocation__parceling__parcelling  the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; "the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state"
        subtype:  deal.distribution  (card game) the act of distributing playing cards; "the deal was passed around the table clockwise"
        subtype:  revenue_sharing__revenuesharing  distribution of part of the federal tax income to states and municipalities
        subtype:  share-out__shareout__sharing  a distribution in shares
     subtype:  permissive_waste__waste  (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect
     subtype:  communicating__communication  the activity of communicating
        subtype:  intercommunication  mutual communication
        subtype:  medium  an intervening substance through which signals can travel as a means for communication
        subtype:  communication_channel__channel__line  (often plural) a means of communication or access; "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms"
        subtype:  mail_service__mail__post__postal_service  the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
        subtype:  dramaturgy__dramatic_art__dramatics__dramatic__theater  the art of writing and producing plays
        subtype:  social_intercourse__intercourse  communication between individuals
        subtype:  discussion__treatment__discourse  an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"
        subtype:  exhortation  a communication intended to urge or persuade the recipients to take some action
        subtype:  expression  the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions; "expressions of good will"; "he helped me find expression for my ideas"
        subtype:  exam__examination__test  a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge; "when the test was stolen the professor had to make a new set of questions"
        subtype:  suasion__persuasion  the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade)
        subtype:  contact.communicating__touch  a communicative interaction; "the pilot made contact with the base"; "he got in touch with his colleagues"
     subtype:  speech_act  the use of language to perform some act
        subtype:  proposal.speech_act__proposition  the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal"
        subtype:  command__bid__bidding__dictation  an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
        subtype:  agreement  the verbal act of agreeing
        subtype:  disagreement  the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
        subtype:  offer.speech_act__offering  the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance"
        subtype:  asking__request  the verbal act of requesting
        subtype:  reply__response  the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange; "he growled his reply"
        subtype:  description  a act of describing something
        subtype:  assertion__affirmation__statement  the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
        subtype:  denial  the act of refusing a request; "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
        subtype:  rejection.speech_act  the speech act of rejecting
        subtype:  objection  the speech act of objecting
        subtype:  making_known__informing  a speech act that conveys information
        subtype:  promise  a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
        subtype:  boast__boasting__self-praise__jactitation  speaking of yourself in superlatives
        subtype:  naming  the verbal act of naming; "the part he failed was the naming of state capitals"
        subtype:  challenge  a call to engage in a contest or fight
        subtype:  denunciation__denouncement  a public act of denouncing
        subtype:  address.speech_act__addres  a formal spoken communication delivered to an audience; "he listened to an address on minor Roman poets"
        subtype:  resignation  the act of resigning
  subtype:  process_playing_some_role
     subtype:  dependancy_or_information_security_related_process
        subtype:  Means-To-Attain-Dependable-And-Secure-Systems
        subtype:  Threats-To-Dependable-And-Secure-Systems
        subtype:  Dependability-And-Security-Provision
        subtype:  Dependability-And-Security-Analysis
        subtype:  Fault-Acceptance
        subtype:  Fault-Avoidance
        subtype:  System-Life-Cycle
     subtype:  ReSIST_process_in_a_System-Life-Cycle
     subtype:  ReSIST_process_of_a_development_phase
     subtype:  ReSIST_process_of_a_use_phase


4 statements are about direct instances of process: graph1_on_creation_result, graph1_on_artifact, graph1_on_substance, graph1_on_food_or_beverage

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